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    Scott06 replied to the thread Alpha One Gen 2 Drive Shaft.
    I think this is when they changed the input shaft bearing set up from tighten nut to torque to to the rolling torque so would suspect...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread How to know what propeller my boat came with.
    A 19” is a good general starting point. You can contact hurricane if they spec’ed a prop but often times the dealer is the one putting...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Hole shot.
    Try a 16” 4 blade vortex. That is what I used to run for skiing on my old boat. 16” for skiing, 18” for everything else. Worked well and...
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    Scott06 reacted to TruDaddy's post in the thread Quadrajet Replacement Options with Like Like.
    Regarding the too high fuel pressure...is it common for the fuel pressure to be fine and then it isn't and goes higher? This engine has...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Quadrajet Replacement Options.
    Would not expect fuel pressure to be in spec (4-7 psi) then be high after a carb rebuild- not my first instinct, only something to rule...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Quadrajet Replacement Options.
    May not be where the float is set, but the needle and seat is not closing off fuel flow fuel bowl is overflowing Would take the top off...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Engine install checklist.
    the trim sender goes to engine harness and the bullet connectors cant be reversed. The trim limit goes to the trim pump so really cant...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread what ignition system.
    Hers a parts breakdown for your engine https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/OF765981 your original set up would...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread MerCruiser MCM 165 Trim Sender Wire.
    you can if the wires are in good shape. On mine they were brittle and corroded through
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    Scott06 replied to the thread engine will not start.
    T in a fuel pressure gauge. Merc makes a fitting which is kind of pricey to use once… or you can rig up compression fittings and a T
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 2002 Mercruiser 3.0 - No Oil? Engine Swap?.
    If it’s milk water jacked is cracked on inside as well so block is now about $7.50 with of scrap iron
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    Scott06 replied to the thread replace Mercruiser 2.5L 1989 with Mercruiser 3.0 1994.
    would agree where does the still connected end go... being a pair like that my guess would be trim limit or sender. Sender ends up in...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 120 poor starting.
    compare spark gap test before and after setting with dwell meter. Dwell is what determines the amount of time the coil builds up spark...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 4.3L - Stumbles at 3000RPM.
    To the above would also take a look at the ignition components cap rotor wires and what do the plugs look like? I would also be leaning...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Stupid me, no oil.
    Yes that rear seal was not leaking, you would have had a chit load of oil back there.
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